On Mon, Apr 22, 2002 at 09:58:10AM -0700, Soul Computer wrote: > I bought my new computer for use as a publishing tool (paper publishing). In > order to use it in this way, however, I need it to either be able to use > Symantec Q&A Write v3.0 for Windows, or be able to obtain a program that can > do similar, if not identical work. What programs are available for this, and > where would I find them? Would anyone have a recommendation? > > Also, I need to have good reassurances that my telephony connection will > still work after install, so I can obtain my e-mail and get more information > or possibly download software for the machine. Do you have a modem? ISDN card? If it's supported, then it shouldn't be much of a problem setting it up.
> > Finally, I need to know if I have any devices that can not be used by Linux. > I have a Lexmark Z13 USB printer and a Canon bjc4200 printer. If either of > these is incompatible, I will use the other. I also have a ScanMagic 1200 > UB Plus Scanner (USB). The last is where would I find sound support for an > SB16 card for Linux? I like the sounds. SB16 is supported in the kernel ( don't forget to load the module ). The Hardware FAQ on the Linux Documentation Project website will give you some answers on the the other pieces of hardware. HTH Eamon Roque. -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact [EMAIL PROTECTED]